German police have charged a man with dangerous driving after he fell asleep behind the wheel of a Tesla. Police said the 45-year-old man was driving at 110km/h on a motorway east of Frankfurt when they signalled for him to stop. A statement released by Bavarian Police said: “he didContinue Reading
Here’s how it stacks up. VALUE The Pathfinder starts at about $59,000 drive-away for the base ST model and stretches all the way to about $87,000 for the new range-topping Ti-L model, which is the car we tested. That’s a bigger asking price than key rivals from Toyota, Mazda andContinue Reading
Hyundai created an instant hot hatch legend with its i30 N and the smaller follow-up act i20 N brings more of the same for less dollars. FIRST IMPRESSIONS IAIN: It has the looks, the power, the manual gearbox and a chassis from the gods. I want one. JULES: Isn’t yourContinue Reading
Large families on the hunt for a new ride no longer have to consider just people movers or vans. Now there are multiple top-shelf SUVs to choose from and Hyundai’s flagship is one of the best. Here’s everything you need to know about the Hyundai Palisade. VALUE The Palisade isContinue Reading
Here’s an AMG for Generation X-Box. The new C63 S E Performance combines Formula 1 know-how with gaming tech to create a menu-managed monster that’s faster than any of its ancestors. Boomers, on the other hand, may be disappointed when it arrives in Australia in July next year. The latestContinue Reading
Toyota has been the undisputed king of hybrids for the past 20 years, but now a new breed of car brands is trying to get in on the act. Here is what you need to know about the Kia Niro hybrid. IT’S NOT CHEAP BEING GREEN Prices for the newContinue Reading
Volkswagen subsidiary Skoda has slowly built up a loyal following in Australia. Buyers have been drawn to its thoughtful cabin designs, impressive driving manners and value for money, although stock shortages have hurt the brand this year. VALUE There are only two variants in the Karoq range, the $42,990 drive-awayContinue Reading
The 300 Series LandCruiser was one of the most anticipated arrivals in recent memory. New LandCruisers are rare beasts and this one had a very big change under the bonnet: the revered V8 gave way to a turbo V6. The change doesn’t seem to have dented the ‘Cruiser’s popularity, butContinue Reading
The most track-focused Aston Martin Vantage revels in its F1 tie-in. Here’s five things you need to know about the outrageous Vantage F1 Edition. It’s the car Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton follow It’s not easy staying ahead of those two but the Vantage F1 Edition leads the way asContinue Reading
They say first impressions never lie. If that’s true, Peugeot’s new 308 hatchback should be a winner. The French hatch is one of the prettiest cars on the road, especially in the rich metallic green paint of our test car, which refreshingly is a no-cost option. Climb inside the cockpitContinue Reading